Route 46 HGSS · Johto Route
Route 46 is a short mountain path running south from Route 45 down to Route 29 near New Bark Town. Early in the game you can only reach the southern part from Route 29, because ledges block the way north; the upper part is reached later from Route 45 or through Dark Cave. Its Dark Cave entrance and Apricorn trees make it worth a look.
- Region
- Johto
- Wild Pokémon
- 5
- Items
- 1
- Trainers
- 3
Wild Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Morning | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Geodude | RockGround | 2–3 | 40% | 40% | 45% |
 Rattata | Normal | 2–4 | 25% | 25% | 55% |
 Spearow | Normal | 2–3 | 35% | 35% | – |
Plusle 20%, Lv. 2–3 
Minun 20%, Lv. 2Play the Hoenn Sound radio channel (after the National Pokédex): replaces four 10% grass slots.
Shinx 40%, Lv. 2–3Play the Sinnoh Sound radio channel (after the National Pokédex): replaces four 10% grass slots.| Pokémon | Type | Lv. | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearow | Normal | 2–3 | 50% |
 Heracross | BugFighting | 2–3 | 30% |
 Aipom | Normal | 2–3 | 20% |
Use Headbutt on a tree (taught by the tutor in Ilex Forest). Which trees are “common”, “rare” or empty depends on the last digit of your Trainer ID.
Chances are the game’s encounter slots: grass and caves 20/20/10/10/10/10/5/5/4/4/1/1, with every slot changing by time of day (morning 4:00–9:59, day 10:00–19:59, night 20:00–3:59); surfing 60/30/5/4/1; all three rods 40/30/15/10/5; Rock Smash 80/20; Headbutt 50/15/15/10/5/5. HG and SS mark Pokémon found in only one version. Where to find every Pokémon.
Trainers
| Trainer | Pokémon | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| HikerBailey | Geodude 13Geodude 13Geodude 13Geodude 13Geodude 13 | ₽416 |
| CamperTed |  Mankey 17 | ₽272 |
| PicnickerErin |  Ponyta 17 Oddish 14Pokégear phone rematches (3)Rematch 1 · ₽656  Gloom 32 Rapidash 41Rematch 2 · ₽768  Bellossom 46 Sunflora 39Rapidash 48Rematch 3 · ₽848  Cherrim 42Sunflora 46Bellossom 49Rapidash 53 | ₽224 |
Prize money is four times the level of the trainer’s last Pokémon times the trainer class’s rate (doubled in double battles). Trainers who give you their Pokégear number call when they want a rematch, with stronger teams as you progress.
Items
| Item | How |
|---|---|
| X Speed | Item ball |
Hidden items can be found with the Dowsing MCHN Pokégear app.
Tips
- Green and Yellow Apricorn trees grow west of the Dark Cave entrance and can be picked daily.
- Headbutt trees hold Heracross and Aipom at Lv2–5, an early chance at both once the Ilex Forest tutor has taught you Headbutt.
- Geodude, Rattata and Spearow are the only grass Pokémon, all at Lv2–4.
- An X Speed lies west of Camper Ted.
- Picnicker Erin registers her Pokégear number, battles rematches on Saturday nights and can give you a Calcium.
- Hiker Bailey sends out five Lv13 Geodude, so bring Water or Grass moves.
Walkthrough: Part 13: The Kimono Girls and Ho-Oh or Lugia
FAQ
Where can you catch Heracross early in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
Headbutt the trees on Route 46 near Route 29; Heracross is a 30% encounter in the common trees at Lv2–3.
How do you get to the north part of Route 46?
Come down from Route 45 south of Blackthorn City (or through Dark Cave); the ledges stop you from walking up from Route 29.
Where are the Green and Yellow Apricorns on Route 46?
On the trees just west of the Dark Cave entrance; they regrow each day.
What Pokémon can you catch in Route 46 in HeartGold and SoulSilver?
5 species: Geodude, Rattata, Spearow, Heracross, Aipom.
Sources & picture credits
Guide text is original retrogameindex writing, checked against Bulbapedia and the game data. Wild Pokémon and encounter chances, items, trainers, rematch teams, gifts and shops come from the pret/pokeheartgold decompilation, and the Pokémon sprites and dungeon entrance pictures are drawn from the game’s own graphics in it. The position maps are the Gold/Silver wiki’s Pokégear map renders. Location pictures and trainer sprites © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, archived from the Pokémon Wiki on Fandom (listed on the image gallery).